British Leyland’s Austin Marina. (‘Popular Mechanics’ magazine, August, 1974)
“$2,899…the tough economy car from British Leyland.”
From the makers of MGB, Jaguar, Triumph and Land Rover. Daily 70s Ad #220: British Leyland’s Austin Marina originally appeared in the August, 1974 issue of Popular Mechanics magazine.
(Source: Popular Mechanics)
Previously on Daily 70s Ad: Murray Cat Bikes (1977)
“People won’t you listen now?” (Led Zeppelin, 1975)
Morning all. Time to lay some Music for Monday on you. Here’s Led Zeppelin performing “The Song Remains The Same” live in 1975, Earl’s Court, London.
“The Song Remains the Same” appeared on Zep’s 1973 L.P., Houses of the Holy. In 1976, a concert film and soundtrack album bearing the name were also released. Play on.
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Murray Cat Bikes. (‘Boy’s Life’ magazine, August, 1977)
“The excitement and fun of owning your own ’77 Murray Cat is something worth telling the world about.”
Are you cool enough to go “Trackin’ with the Cats”? Daily 70s Ad #219: Murray Cat Bikes originally appeared in the August, 1977 issue of Boy’s Life magazine.
(Source: Boy’s Life)
Previously on Daily 70s Ad: Southern California ‘Best Of All Vacation Worlds’ (1972)
Southern California ‘Best Of All Vacation Worlds.’ (‘LIFE’ magazine, December 29, 1972)
“You’d have to go to every corner of the world to see and experience all the things located in Southern California.”
Here’s another 70s SoCal travel ad to round off the weekend. Daily 70s Ad #218: Southern California ‘Best Of All Vacation Worlds’ originally appeared in the December 29, 1972 issue of LIFE magazine.
(Source: LIFE)
Previously on Daily 70s Ad: American Airlines ‘Universal Studios, California’ (1973)
American Airlines ‘Universal Studios, California.’ (‘Cincinnati’ magazine, August, 1973)
“Imagine what fun your kids could have this summer seeing how their favorite TV show is made.”
Universal Studios, Disneyland and Marineland all mentioned in a single ad. Daily 70s Ad #217: American Airlines ‘Universal Studios, California’ originally appeared in the August, 1973 issue of Cincinnati magazine.
(Source: Cincinnati)
Previously on Daily 70s Ad: Jaguar S-Type ‘New Breed’ (1976)
‘Archie’s T.V. Funnies’ title card, 1971
Archie’s T.V. Funnies, produced by Filmation, first appeared on the silly screen in September of 1971. 16 episodes were created and repeated.
“‘Archie’s T.V. Funnies’ there’s a lot of fun for everyone!”
The animated series was hosted by Archie and his pals and cartoon segments featured comic strip icons such as; Broom Hilda, Dick Tracy, Nancy and Moon Mullins. Enjoy the show’s intro below and have a happy Funshine Friday!
Archie’s T.V. Funnies Wiki, IMDb, Big Cartoon Database
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